Chicken Meat Powder
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What it is
Chicken meat powder is made from cooked chicken that has been dried and ground into a powder. This process concentrates the chicken flavor and makes it shelf-stable. It is used to add a savory, meaty taste to foods.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add chicken meat powder to provide a concentrated chicken flavor and umami taste. It is commonly found in dry soup mixes, seasoning blends, sauces, gravies, and frozen or packaged meals where a chicken flavor is desired.
Health notes
Chicken meat powder is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a source of protein and other nutrients naturally found in chicken. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated similar meat-derived ingredients. At typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects.
Allergen info
Chicken is not one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.